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Collocation

line manager

noun + noun compound B1 noun + noun compound

A person who is directly responsible for managing the work of a team or department and reports to a more senior manager.

line manager: A person who is directly responsible for managing the work of a team or department and reports to a more senio…

Definition

'line manager' is a common English collocation. A person who is directly responsible for managing the work of a team or department and reports to a more senior manager.

____ + manager

“You should always report issues to your line manager first.”

Examples

  • My line manager approved my request for annual leave.
  • Please submit your completed timesheet to your line manager by Friday.
  • She had a productive meeting with her line manager to discuss career development.
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  • The new policy requires all employees to attend a training session with their respective line managers.
  • He received positive feedback from his line manager during his performance review.
  • If you have any grievances, you should raise them with your line manager in the first instance.
  • The project's success largely depended on the clear communication between the team and their line manager.
  • Before implementing any changes, it's crucial to get approval from your line manager.
  • During the reorganization, many employees were introduced to their new line manager.
  • Effective delegation is a key skill for any good line manager.

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